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Guests complaining about rude Immigration & Customs officers – taxi driver
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Roy Sebastian, a veteran taxi operator, bemoaned the “unfriendly” behaviour he claimed that is meted out to some tourists by Immigration and Customs officials at the ports of entry in the Virgin Islands (VI) especially those at the Road Town Ferry Dock terminal.
YCCS BVI is an upward mobility in tourism – Premier [Photoslide Included]
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Against the magnificent backdrop of super yachts moored in the marina, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) BVI Clubhouse was officially opened amid great fanfare last evening, Tuesday January 3, 2012 in North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
VI Government praised for openness to tourism
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – One of the world’s wealthiest philanthropists, His Highness the Aga Khan, commended the Virgin Islands’ Government for its “enabling environment” for massive investments in the tourism industry.
Should the VI purchase its own cruise ship?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands purchasing its own cruise ship was suggested during the radio programme “Umoja”, which was aired last evening December 15, 2011.
Special funding for Copper Mine Point denied!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A proposal to have the ruins of the Copper Mine Point declared a United Kingdom (UK) heritage site for special funding was unsuccessfully negotiated at the recent Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in the UK.
Terrance B Lettsome International: potential gateway to the world
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- John Morrison, in the November 3 Edition of the BVI Beacon Newspaper, threw cold water on the idea of Beef Island’s Terrance B Lettsome International Airport one day being able to land the largest type jets as an option for improving and enlarging the territory’s tourism, and thereby commercial infrastructure.
Will Sharon Flax Mars be the BVITB’s next Chairman?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following Neil Blyden’s resignation as Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board on November 9, 2011, no one has been appointed to fill the spot, however, names have been shuffling around as to who will be the next Chairman with a former board member among the top picks.
Tastemakers, chefs, winemakers & guests arrive in the VI for Winemakers Dinners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tastemakers, seasoned gourmands, chefs and winemakers from around the world have started to arrive in the Virgin Islands to join residents of the Territory to participate in the five dinners of the 2011 Virgin Islands Winemakers Dinners, which will be held between November 16th and 20th at exclusive private villas and special locations in the Virgin Islands.
BVITB will be restructured, says Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Boosting the tourism industry is crucial to the newly elect National Democratic Party (NDP) government, and to ensure top results Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be evaluating the structure of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Government signs MOU with Disney to bolster tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Disney Cruise Line that will allow the Territory to extend the cruise ship pier in Road Harbour and make further modifications to accommodate larger cruise ships, a GIS press release has stated.
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